Chapter 80
Chapter 80
The Custoria estate was as solemn as its old architectural style. Even the maids passing by kept their mouths shut and their gazes lowered, as if silence was a virtue.
In the estate, if one had something to say, they did so behind closed doors. Even among family members, there were many secrets. It was probably not much different for other noble households.
Hemillas and I waited after summoning Giselle.
Creak, thud.
Giselle opened the door and entered Hemillas’s study. When she saw me, her expression flinched in surprise. She hadn’t expected me to be here.
"Sit down first, Giselle."
I spoke in place of Hemillas.
Hemillas was lost in thought as he stared out the window. He was likely formulating plans and devising strategies, accounting for variables we weren’t even aware of.
Giselle approached me and whispered,
"What’s going on? Father looks serious."
"There’s a mission. A family matter."